This isnt like Chuck Palahniuks smartly written and graphic Guts a short story that caused people to faint from the horror at book readings. [DOWNLOAD [PDF]> The Slob by Aron Beauregard. Dont be curious, dont try to measure your own exposure to graphic horror against this writing. And I sincerely doubt Ill be reading anything else like, Childrens Book Review: Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North by Dan Bar-El, ARC Audiobook Review: French Holiday by Sarah Ready, Childrens Book Review: Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. last activity 0 minutes ago, A place where all Goodreads members can work together to improve the Goodreads book catalog. Through sheer will, she overcomes adversity and marries the love of her life. 220 Pages. I feel bad for future generation who have access to this book. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Or if he couldnt stop them, maybe he could at least find a way to pacify them. Everything else in the book is simply filler from one torture scene to the next. He emits a Manson-esque charm through the pathetic platform, peddling his works of smut and violence to any goon willing to listen. The detail, not just of the crimes, the violations, the abuse, but even the state of the filthy houses. There will be spoilers. Harold, the sinister seed left by the man who took everything from her, continues to blossom in nauseating fashion. What I was not counting on was all the info-dumping after the first chapter. Review originally published in SCREAM Magazine issue #67 July/August 2021. A must-read for splatter fans! ), (spoilers and discussion of graphic content). If the walls could talk, they probably wouldnt. The Slob is the 4th book of Arons I have read and it definitely maintains the gore drenched hellscape that you have come to love and expect from him. What even is my life right now? This book is a work of FICTION, its not reality, please dont confuse the two. [CDATA[ As well as descriptions of bloated flesh and sticky viscera. Pace. Published: July 27, 2021 All of these experiences led to a raft of psychological issues as an adult, but none grave enough to prevent Vera from finding love. I was a little worried as often when books are over-hyped, those are the ones I tend to not enjoy. It brings dark imagery that will haunt you forever. What could have been mere padding becomes a narrative that takes pains to set Vera up as the polar opposite of the uber-slovenly villain, with particular emphasis on her preoccupation with cleanliness. His protagonist is a female vacuum saleswoman who throughout only seems to care only about her attractiveness to her husband (after being horrifically violated she returns to her partner only to reveal her biggest concern just a few weeks later her intimacy issues: Ever since I was repeatedly raped and assaulted by The Slob, I could never find my mood again.I wonder why the fuck not.). "You cant change what cloth youve been cut from but you can at least try to wash it.". This book reminded me of the Wrong Turn movie series because of the meat grinder thingy. Change). shelved 39,601 times Showing 30 distinct works. She climbs the steps to the house and knocks on the door. Don't usually Reread a book so close from reading it the first time. I didnt expect flowing, eloquent phrasing describing horrors both real and (hopefully) fictional in great gory detail. "The Slob" starts off crazy slow, but that's all good and dandy as we're using this time to get invested in our protagonist. His features and habits are stomach-churning, vividly familiar, and becoming more disturbing by the day. However, has it stuck in my brain. (LogOut/ and our The imagery that Bazterrica wrote with such detail had me wanting something new to read with just as much detail during gruesome scenes, or even more detail than what was needed. It was about a teenager who couldnt score the girl of his dreams in life so he decided to kill her and impregnate her corpse You can imagine where it goes from there. However, has it stuck in my brain. November 28, 2020. Maybe Dr. Guyver could prescribe me something to stop the dreams. Son of the Slob, in some ways, is worse than The Slob. It had parts that were disgusting, had rape, depravity, and told with clean languge. One of the worst books I've ever read. Exclusively against women apart from a scene at the end when a group of gay men are beheaded. }); I just really hated The Slob. The snarky observation, credible when presented in Veras internal monologue, becomes hard to swallow when actually spoken by a character who has been horribly mutilated and now fears for their life: After he took the top off, she pointed to her raw skull, he had me sit down. I tried to make it through this one as well. But I also keep thinking about it and pondering it! This is pretty much an extreme fest that even goes further than what I feel comfortable with, so maybe that is a warning for all those who dont have strong stomachs. She runs into the slob and shit just hits the fan. Thanks for adding your thoughts to the mix Adam! Even Twilight would be better than this. The Slob is not extreme horror, its extreme violence. Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. Honest, there was no foul languge at all. When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! Thanks for reading! To quote the book, No one knows how the seemingly minor choices they make will come to affect them. When Vera becomes a salesman herself, she has no idea of the danger shes put herself into. While the rape scenes were horrific, they were alsoover the top? This one comes up in my horror circles so often that I keep thinking hmm maybe I should read it just so I can say I did. Thank you for helping me reign that curiosity in lol. Get the latest posts delivered to your mailbox: ! Discover Book Depository's huge selection of Aron Beauregard books online. Paperback . Amazon recommended it to me based on reading Tender is the Flesh and Things Have Been Worse Since We Last Spoke; neither of which come close to how graphic this work is and I went in completely unprepared. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). Dont. And Im sure youre a stand up guy who loves to read stories about women being assaulted and tortured. The indo-dump was the main character's entire life, from childhood to when she was an adult. He's been writing horror since the 6th grade when his parents discovered a short story titled "Zombie Child" wedged in the back pocket of his dirty acid-washed jeans. What I can say is, it is a very quick read and it doesnt take long before you get to the goods. Ive included some of my favorites below (with the authors permission) as well as some of my favorite quotes. In Son, my gosh, you get a cold, hard look at humanity at its worst! I can't wait to read more of his books. Ive decided that Im not about gore for gores sake. Yes, this was graphic, but if properly described, I can handle much worse. I finished a few shorter stories that Ive been working on and had another arm-wrestling practice. Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Quotes are added by the Goodreads community and are not verified by Goodreads. Hello! (He's only ever called The Slob, no actual name is given. Wed love your help. Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. Mr. This book absolutely is not for everyone. 146 Pages. Reviewed By: Kim Kim's Rating: 4 stars. Get help and learn more about the design. I picked this up because Horror Twitter was talking about it. After a chance encounter led to her being held captive in a disgusting house of horrors, she fought tooth and nail to escape the clutches of a man known only as The Slob. I finally did it. I think this book was pushing it, even for me! Once again, Beauregard knocks it out of the park. I cant wait to read more of Mr. Beauregards work. Needless to say, his parents were not thrilled by this tale and rather than acknowledging his creative genius, suspected he might be a budding serial killer. For this reason and none other, I dragged myself through it and tried to suspend belief, hold in my stomach contents, and resist the urge to set fire to the book. J Heidecker. Extreme fiction is one of those areas a lot of people write in these days but so few do it well. It was about a teenager who couldn't score the girl of his dreams in life so he decided to kill her and impregnate her corpse You can imagine where it goes from there. I was immediately sucked into the world this author created. And the fact that I feel so horrible about myself when I say that this was a good book I mean it was really bad, but it was also good. Its not an experiment of the form, its not to achieve a single reaction (revulsion), its not clever. Also there's a final twist that Vera is pregnant with the Slob's child. disgusting, gory and definitely gross. Aron Beauregard. Son of the Slob $j("#connectPrompt").show(); I was so shocked and disgusted by this book that I knew I had to review it (to warn people off), but its not fair to the author to do that without reading the whole work. 'The Slob' is not extreme horror, it's extreme violence. I cant believe this is socially expectable just because its horror. Id rather watch Saw on repeat for 7 days then ever fully read another book from him. The indo-dump was the main character's entire life, from childhood to when she was an adult. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house she wished she never had. Definitely not for everybody, but those hardcore horror fans will definitely like it!! There is no need to dissect the contents of The Slob, because there are so many gnarly little surprises that I dont want so spoil. Another scene she gets raped with a piece of meat and then forced to eat it? Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. Like it's somehow not bad enough that the main character is raped multiple times, she has to be thrown up on during the assault. Werewolf Wednesday: More from Johann Weyer (1564), Werewolf Wednesday: Augustine of Hippos The City of God (Fifth Century). Just because you have the mind to create somethings, doesnt mean you should. He wanted it so bad that he needed to see it with his own eyes. Do you want your horror leaking bodily fluids all over the page yet also written with intelligence and a character you care about? He writes to make money off sick minds that love trauma. Tags: 4 stars, Aron Beauregard, horror, Kim. 293 ratings The Slob Publisher's Summary Some stains don't come out.. Raised in a household so filthy it was stomach-spilling, Vera involuntarily evolved into a neat freak. Brief Summary of Book: The Slob by Aron Beauregard Here is a quick description and cover image of book The Slobwritten by Aron Beauregardwhich was published in 2019-6-1. In an effort to generate some income for her and her disabled husband Daniel just prior to the birth of their first child, she takes aim at the booming door to door sales business of the late 80s. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. L is for Lycans (featuring my short story Harzie Pulls the Trigger), I is for Internet (featuring my short story Hackergirl), The Bumper Book of British Bizarro (featuring my short story House of Joy). Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. Aron Beauregard is one of the hardest working artists I know and is rapidly slithering his way into becoming the King of splatter. He's been writing horror since the 6th grade when his parents discovered a short story titled "Zombie Child" wedged in the back pocket of his dirty acid-washed jeans. (LogOut/ https://www.amazon.com/Slob-Aron-Beauregard-ebook/dp/B08NT3DXSC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=slob+by+aaron&qid=1624494013&s=books&sr=1-1, Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes by JeffStrand, Warrior Soul & Other Stories by J. ManfredWeichsel, Horror Bookworm Reviews Contributes ToGodless. SON OF THE SLOB By Aron Beauregard. Take a look at Arons Year in Books. Midnight Widows: issues 1 and 2 available now! 42 books based on 9 votes: Dead Inside by Chandler Morrison, The Slob by Aron Beauregard, Woom by Duncan Ralston, Billy Silver by Daniel J. Volpe, Mother. TW: for sexual assault, torture, abortion, extreme violence, homophobia, murder, misogyny and pretty much everything-fucking-else, if Im honest. I think this book was pushing it, even for me! The ending was so random that it seemed as though he was just looking for an excuse to add some extra last-minute bigotry. Her child is aborted in a way that I cant even describe here. A childish and cartoonishly homophobic premise festooned in boilerplate writing and the most anatomically incorrect violation of the female reproductive system youll read this side of the Mississippi! Community Reviews Summary of 386 reviews. Skip to main content. He also contributes to the Evil Examined Podcast where he explores the most strange and horrifying events in the history of humanity with his lady and friends. The first-person perspective is brilliantly conversational, the character entertaining, relatable, and evocative. It's been a while since I've rooted so hard for a herione to make it as with these kind of reads you need to expect the unexpected and even for that to be twisted in two. The Slob by Aron Beauregard I've not read this author before, I happened upon his book while looking at another, I'm glad I did. Comment. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I started with the Slob as it seemed to be the most popular. Author: Aron Beauregard Though, I do love a great psychological horror no matter the setting involved. Wow! Since most of what was happening was absurd and some situations were nearly comical because they could never occur, this wasn't even remotely frightening. fast 84% medium 15%. Also, dont eat while reading it. I sat there smelling my own flesh fill the air of that disgusting kitchen. The chapters leading up to this point are put to good use, however. This is where it was suggested to me to look into Aron Beauregard's "The Slob". } When it was all over, the evening of debauchery felt like a distant nightmare. Well, I just finished "THE SLOB" by Aron Beauregard and feel dirty. Aron Beauregards writing is incredibly, mind-numbingly, tearing-your-hair-out-to-feel-something-ly boring. And her unborn baby is killed horribly and she has almost no reaction to it? Having said that, I must admit I was surprised how good the writing is, and if you can stand the horrific descriptions, there is a story somewhere in there. Im not a big gore fan; normally it doesnt bother me and Im not really drawn to the sub genre. During the investigation of recent hollers in the Complete Monster thread, it's become apparent to the staff that an insular, unfriendly culture has evolved in the Complete Monster and Magnificent Bastard threads that is causing problems.. This is where it was suggested to me to look into Aron Beauregard's "The Slob". Change). Having said that, the big reveal as to "why" this was happening was so bizarre that it made me put the book down for a minute to make a "WTF?" With seemingly thousands of people looking for the most extreme in extreme horror, he is a people pleaser. Link below. Hes been writing horror since the 6th grade when his parents discovered a short story titled Zombie Child wedged in the back pocket of his dirty acid-washed jeans. By that logic anyone who enjoys horror of any kind could be considered disturbed. However, it wasn't until 40% of the way into the book that Vera finally ends up at the Slob's house. I dont believe in trigger warnings, but if any book needs one, its, Childrens Book Review: Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North by Dan Bar-El, ARC Audiobook Review: French Holiday by Sarah Ready, Childrens Book Review: Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. We learn that this trait began during her childhood when she visited a friend and realised the squalor of her own home (There were places they could sit in their house Piles of clothing that would never be worn didnt comprise whole rooms No dead or dying mice emitting shrill cries of agony, twitching in insensitive traps); her troubled upbringing, sharing a family with a war-traumatised father and a sister with untreated bipolar disorder (We were just entering the 70s and mental health and its myriad of deficiencies were still mostly a mystery); the personal trauma of cleaning up the aftermath of her sisters gunshot suicide (I felt queasy looking at the mashup of tissue strewn about; there was even still one of Lisas eyeballs surrounded by meaty slop and wedged inside the partially cracked heating vent). I needn't have worried though. Everything else is an afterthought, with so little effort put into the surrounding plot, language or story elements that it reads like two different authors. Should be banned and burned. var hash = window.location.hash.substring(1); The idea terrifies me, but I think Im gonna do it. I am usually disgusted by the stomach turning intricate details and analogies, and I feel like I immediately need a shower after finishing a chapter. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. This book absolutely is not for everyone. He's been writing horror since the 6th grade and has now released over 20 books. Non-librarians are welcome to join the group as well, to, A place where all Goodreads members can work together to improve the Goodreads book catalog. Moods. Your email address will not be published. Youre still thinking of buying it right now? EDIT: now that I've had some time on ponder, have a proper review. I guess weve all got our things, but I know which Id rather be . You cant change what cloth youve been cut from but you can try to at least wash it., The nastiness that was my childhood was something I would always be trying to clean up., Coming back wasnt what I needed to worry about, it was coming out., Evil had materialized and sought me out., I was being violated with someone elses remains. Your life will be better without wasting the time. It was about a teenager who couldn't score the girl of his dreams in life so he decided to kill her and impregnate her corpse I think this might be my favorite Aron Beauregard ", 195808 members previous 1 2 3 next sort by previous 1 2 3 next * Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. Dont wanna embarrass myself up on the stage! Like. After living in a filthy home for most of her early life, Vera becomes an obsessive neat freak. The Slob Author: Aron Beauregard Published: November 18, 2020 146 Pages. Dont get me wrong, Son of the Slob brings the graphic gore and horror. Privacy Policy. Theres no proof of age required to download or read this book, andthere fucking should be. (Good book though, don't get me wrong. I cant recommend this one enough! Exclusively against women - apart from a scene at the end when a group of gay men are beheaded. There is a certain feeling of being cleaned found on the other side of a story like this. Why do I do this to myself?? Book review: How to Sell a Haunted House by GradyHendrix. Regardless of what he did in his life, horror always followed him. I am like 99% certain you posted this exact same "does anyone have a pirated version of The Slob " thread a week or two ago on a different account, and basically everyone on the subreddit told you to fuck off. ), and I need to go shower again after typing up this review. But while she may have fled the disastrous situation, the details of her struggle are now carved into her flesh and soul. 5/5 slob skulls Not even from a plot point of view, just in terms of writing. }); Click here to purchase your copy of THE SLOB! Now, I like splatterpunk, so I knew what I was getting into. It has an underlying tone of psychological horror, a solid backstory, and a strong, vivid main character. The reviews on his listing read like snuff site comments:Heck, this is as disturbing as it gets; At times I was shocked at what I was reading and didnt think anyone would ever go this far in a book; Degradation, humiliation, endless violence and revulsion on a grand scale, all the way to the bitter sweet ending.That said, I imagine that there are some extreme horror novels that are well written and this is anything but. Not to mention how disgusting and vile the actual Slob was, making my skin crawl with every description of him. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. TL:DR; I've started back reading and due to my enjoyment of Bazterrica's writing in "Tender is the Flesh", it was suggested to me to read "The Slob" by Aron Beauregard. It was nasty. Hard to see the good in this book when its riddled with sexism, fatphobia, and ableism. The idea terrifies me, but I think Im gonna do it. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house she wished she never had. face at my kindle. Vera Harlow is a survivor. This has a lot of creepypasta vibes, but is very different at the same time. Id be lying if I said I didnt enjoy every sick moment of this depraved tale. I cheered when Vera ran him through his own human-sized meat grinder. I could not put this book aside. Still, The Slobs plot shows good enough construction for it to survive the occasional misstep. Get fucking dirty and read The Slob. Any book is up for discussion as long as that discussion is respectful. Vera grew up in a filthy household. Anything that is plausible is a huge plus in my eyes, as I feel the fear is more validated versus the dread of being stalked by a vampire or some shit like that. 13 Mar 2021. It is time to meet Mr. Aron Beauregard. Vera's son is the product of utter depravity. actually surprised me towards the end, when i found out the why behind it all. Cookie Notice Vera's son is the product of utter depravity. I literally felt sick reading it, more so than The Slob! Have you enjoyed Ed Lee, Wrath James White, Kristopher Triana or any of the other Splatterpunk greats? I feel like I've been chugging the liquid at the bottom of a city garbage truck on a summer day. If you want good writing, and youre a woman who doesnt want to feel the authors hatred for your sex radiating off the page for you as you read give this a wide berth. Get the latest posts delivered to your mailbox: Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder and uncleansable horror brought forth by, What even is my life right now? The characters were refreshingly original, the story unforgettable, and the ending was to die for. There were multiple descriptors and scenes that made me have to look away from the words because I was getting nauseous, and the ending was the icing on the cake. Its just confusing!! After I finished "Tender is the Flesh", I had a deep urge to read more horror, but something more foul as the book wasn't what it was hyped to be. But while she may have fled the disastrous situation, the details of her struggle are now carved into her flesh and soul. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Publication . But several days later, Im still thinking about this book. 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